The Tom Fraser Podcast

CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK -- In Episode #26 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers about Central Park's history and revitalization.  Rogers is the founder of the influential Central Park Conservancy. In a wide-ranging interview, Rogers describes how Central Park was rescued from a state of serious neglect and degradation and transformed into the scenic and r...

CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK -- In Episode #26 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Elizabeth Barlow Rogers about Central Park's history and revitalization.  Rogers is the founder of the influential Central Park Conservancy. In a wide-ranging interview, Rogers describes how Central Park was rescued from a state of serious neglect and degradation and transformed into the scenic and r...

CAMP ALPINE, NEW JERSEY -- In Episode #25 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ethan Draddy, CEO of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, about leadership, character development, STEM programming and the opening of BSA programs to girls and young women.  Scouting is much larger in New York City than many people realize.  Through its professional staff and...

CAMP ALPINE, NEW JERSEY -- In Episode #25 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ethan Draddy, CEO of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, about leadership, character development, STEM programming and the opening of BSA programs to girls and young women.  Scouting is much larger in New York City than many people realize.  Through its professional staff and...

CAMP ALPINE, NEW JERSEY -- In Episode #25 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Ethan Draddy, CEO of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America, about leadership, character development, STEM programming and the opening of BSA programs to girls and young women.  Scouting is much larger in New York City than many people realize.  Through its professional staff and...

In Episode #24 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with journalist Will Doig about China's Belt and Road Initiative, railway diplomacy and infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia.  The Belt and Road Initiative is an ambitious endeavor to make China a primary center of global economic activity through a network of infrastructure, industrial zones, supply chains and sea and land t...

In Episode #24 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with journalist Will Doig about China's Belt and Road Initiative, railway diplomacy and infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia.  The Belt and Road Initiative is an ambitious endeavor to make China a primary center of global economic activity through a network of infrastructure, industrial zones, supply chains and sea and land t...

THE BRONX, NEW YORK -- In Episode #23 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Brian Boom, Vice President for Conservation Strategy of the New York Botanical Garden, about the history of the garden, conservation, creating a living museum and the value of long-term strategic plans. While many organizations are managed with a particular focus on the next calendar quarter's resul...

THE BRONX, NEW YORK -- In Episode #23 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Brian Boom, Vice President for Conservation Strategy of the New York Botanical Garden, about the history of the garden, conservation, creating a living museum and the value of long-term strategic plans. While many organizations are managed with a particular focus on the next calendar quarter's resul...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #22 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Angelita Teo, the Director of the National Museum of Singapore, about the role of a national museum.  The National Museum holds a special place in the life and development of Singapore.  Through its exhibitions and programming, the National Museum tells visitors the fascinating story of Singapore's history and ho...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #22 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Angelita Teo, the Director of the National Museum of Singapore, about the role of a national museum.  The National Museum holds a special place in the life and development of Singapore.  Through its exhibitions and programming, the National Museum tells visitors the fascinating story of Singapore's history and ho...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy.  Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well.  In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup cu...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy.  Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well.  In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup cu...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #21 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Chng Kai Fong, Managing Director of Singapore's Economic Development Board, about Singapore's economy.  Singapore has a well-deserved reputation for identifying emerging growth areas and managing its economy well.  In a wide-ranging interview, Chng discusses advanced manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, startup cu...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore.  Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore.  He also has some very interesting insights into le...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 2 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore.  Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore.  He also has some very interesting insights into le...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #20 (Segment 1 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kenny Chan, Store Director of the Kinokuniya bookstore chain in Singapore, about books, Singaporean authors and the literary scene in Singapore.  Chan is a champion of books and reading and a close observer of how books reflect contemporary culture in Singapore.  He also has some very interesting insights into le...

XIAMEN, CHINA -- In Episode #19 of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks about the city of Xiamen and what its development represents about the future of China.  "We hear a lot about what is going on in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, but much less about cities like Xiamen," he observes.  "Where cities like Xiamen are today says a lot about where China is going tomorrow."   To learn more about the Tom...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #18 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Nura Bte. Abdul Karim, Deputy Director of Research and Conservation of Singapore's Botanic Gardens, about the history of the gardens, how the gardens came to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and how the gardens help promote Singapore's greater image.  Dr. Nura describes how gardens not only provide...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #18 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Dr. Nura Bte. Abdul Karim, Deputy Director of Research and Conservation of Singapore's Botanic Gardens, about the history of the gardens, how the gardens came to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and how the gardens help promote Singapore's greater image.  Dr. Nura describes how gardens not only provide...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #17 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kennie Ting, the Director of Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, about how to build a museum.  Singapore has made significant strides in recent years to encourage the development of museums and other cultural assets through a combination of government policy and government and private sector support.  The res...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #17 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Kennie Ting, the Director of Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, about how to build a museum.  Singapore has made significant strides in recent years to encourage the development of museums and other cultural assets through a combination of government policy and government and private sector support.  The res...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #16 (Segment 2 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with legendary investor and world traveler Jim Rogers about investing in China, the future of North Korea, the quality of life in Singapore and philanthropy.  Rogers describes several areas of investment he likes in China, including environmental cleanup, health care, tourism and agriculture.  "I am bullish on agricul...

SINGAPORE -- In Episode #16 (Segment 1 of 2) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with legendary investor and world traveler Jim Rogers about investing in China, the future of North Korea, the quality of life in Singapore and philanthropy.  Rogers describes several areas of investment he likes in China, including environmental cleanup, health care, tourism and agriculture.  "I am bullish on agricul...

SEWARD, NEBRASKA -- In Episode #15 (Segment 3 of 3) of his podcast, Thomas Fraser talks with Jerry Meyer, Executive Director of the Nebraska National Guard Museum, about how to build a new museum.  The museum is an excellent case study about developing a small new museum.  Fraser also discusses opportunities in new museum building today. To learn more about the Tom Fraser Podcast and to listen to...